The Sacramento Fire Department announced Thursday that it is providing "emergency medical treatment information sheets" for city residents to complete before they require emergency medical aid.
Officials hope that if citizens have the information sheet already filled out, it will help streamline the medical aid process in the event of an emergency, according to a fire department news release.
The sheet asks for details related to medical history, medication allergies, hospital preference for transportation and telephone numbers and names of family members to be notified, according to the release.
Having the information already compiled, the release states, may narrow the margin for error in terms of assessing conditions and allergies, spare worried friends and family members from having to remember specific details, and help local hospitals notify patients' family members.
Elderly citizens who live alone are strongly encouraged to complete the form. It is also "a good idea for every city resident," according to the release. Citizens are urged to post the completed form on their refrigerator door.
The form can be picked up at local fire stations, or can be accessed by clicking here: Emergency Medical Treatment Information Sheet.
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